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Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall

CHAPTER XIV
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"You shall not touch her.

If you make but one other attempt, I will use my blade upon you." Sir William and John had been warm friends at London court, and the old captain of the guards quickly guessed the true situation when he saw Dorothy run to John's arms.
"Sir, you shall answer for this," said Sir George, angrily, to Sir William.
"With pleasure," returned Sir William.

"I will give you satisfaction whenever you wish it, save this present time.

I am too busy now." Blessed old Sir William! You have been dead these many winters; and were I a priest, I would say a mass for your soul gratis every day in the year.
"Did the girl betray us ?" asked Queen Mary.
No one answered her question.

Then she turned toward Sir John and touched him upon the shoulder.


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